The Darkest Light (2000)

The Darkest Light (2000) poster

Farm life in the Yorkshire Dales isn't easy at the best of times, but things are exceptionally tough for Tom and Sue. Their eight-year-old son has leukaemia, and the doctors aren't making headway. Meanwhile, Catherine, ten, feels lonely and neglected; befriending Uma, the first Hindu at the village school, she takes her to the Moors. Something strange happens, which Catherine interprets as a vision of the Virgin Mary, and a sign her brother will be all right.

Director: Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Adrian Johnston
Cinematography: Mary Farbrother
Editing: Ewa J. Lind
Production: Pathé, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Darkest Light about?
Farm life in the Yorkshire Dales isn't easy at the best of times, but things are exceptionally tough for Tom and Sue. Their eight-year-old son has leukaemia, and the doctors aren't making headway. Meanwhile, Catherine, ten, feels lonely and neglected; befriending Uma, the first Hindu at the village school, she takes her to the Moors. Something strange happens, which Catherine interprets as a vision of the Virgin Mary, and a sign her brother will be all right.
Who directed The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light was directed by Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham.
Who stars in The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light stars Stephen Dillane, Kerry Fox, Keri Arnold, Kavita Sungha, Jason Walton, Nisha Nayar.
How long is The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light is a Drama film.
Where was The Darkest Light produced?
The Darkest Light was produced in United Kingdom.